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(REI) invites children, adults and families to get active in the outdoors this summer with Kids’ Passport to Adventure. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11809.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11810.html Sherpani announced today the addition of Gillian Pierce to its roster as director of sales for the global outdoor market and Rebecca Pallas as assistant sales manager. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11810.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11806.html Summer Summit Challenge to Be Held June 27 to July 6 to Benefit American Foundation for Children with AIDS. Climb any hill or mountain, and help save a life! http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11806.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11815.html K2 Sports announced today several promotions in a major reorganization of its U.S. sales management team. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11815.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11816.html POC, known for its innovation and commitment to helmets and body armor protection for extreme sports, such as free skiing, racing, BMX and DH mountain biking has retained Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colorado to handle its public relations efforts. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11816.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11818.html Firewire, a relative newcomer in surfboard manufacturing that has expanded quickly onto the international surfing scene, recently teamed with 3point5.com to produce online retail sales training. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11818.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11819.html Oboz - the new outdoor footwear brand that arrived at retailers this year - has relocated to a new headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11819.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11821.html Paddling Life's third annual Pro Invitational in its hometown Steamboat Springs, Colo., Monday, May 26, featuring Ruth Gordon; Andrew Holcombe; Stephen Wright; Tanya Faux; Nick Troutman; and more! http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11821.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11823.html Over a dozen Outdoor Industry companies banded together to support Little Yoga Warriors’ Katherine Homes and her effort to deliver shoes and socks to Nepalese people in need. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11823.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11824.html Petzl and Utah Open Lands (UOL) are joining forces again, this time to share best practices in creating alliances between business and non-profits. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11824.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11805.html Sugar Bowl's 2008 Boarding for Breast Cancer Jam for a Cure event expanded its reach by raising raising money for the HERA Foundation and ovarian cancer research. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11805.html Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11798.html Shopping prAna.com Benefits Carbondale Non-profit HERA Foundation to receive 1% of clothing giant's web sales now through Mother's Day. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11798.html Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11799.html Over 500 people attended the Montrail Run Like a Girl race in Richmond, Virginia. The event raised over 21,000 for the HERA Foundation. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11799.html Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11800.html World Champion, Olympic Team Coach, and Hall of Fame wrestler to Lead Colorado Springs Clinic http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11800.html Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11802.html PADDLER, the premier paddlesports publication, has won the 2008 Maggie Award for Most Improved Publication Overall for consumer magazines under 50,000 circulation. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11802.html Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11795.html Erik Specht, director of sales and marketing for Mountainsmith, has announced the appointment of Jay Getzel to the newly-created position of domestic sales manager. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11795.html Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11796.html The snow sports products market grew by $280 million to reach $2.97 billion for the 2007.08 season, up from approximately $2.69 billion in all channels last season. Equipment sales were relatively flat in specialty shops and chain stores but increased by more than $40 million in online sales. Apparel sales increased by more than $100 million with snowboard tops and parkas selling very well in all channels. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11796.html Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11797.html Ex-Montrail/Columbia employees join END in sales and product development http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11797.html Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11783.html Optic Nerve debuts new PhotoGlare progressive-lens sunglasses and announces upcoming events, including HandleBar Primer - Your Tune Up for Bike to Work Week, 24 Hours of EROCK and Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11783.html Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11784.html San Francisco, CA – SIERRA, the national magazine of the Sierra Club, wins a Maggie in the Best Series of Articles/Consumer category for its Smart Energy Solutions series. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11784.html Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT